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The Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel – Request for Nominations

11/3/2021 - The Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel (NTAP) is seeking qualified candidates to serve on the panel. Current members and all interested parties are encouraged to apply. The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, November 19, 2021 by 5 p.m. The NTAP is a joint advisory panel of the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management… SEE MORE

Some Florida Beaches See Record Year for Sea Turtle Nests

11/3/2021 - FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Biologists were taken by surprise by a record number of leatherback turtle nests found along some South Florida beaches this year. The 79 nests laid by endangered turtles along beaches in Broward County this year is nearly double the previous record, the South Florida SunSentinel reported.… SEE MORE

Sea Level Rise Now: An Interview with William Shatner and John Englander

11/2/2021 - On November 17th from 1-4pm (EST), US Harbors will be hosting a free, online conference for coastal communities to discuss rising sea levels. Our speakers include John Englander, Renee Collini and David Wolcott. Please click below to register for Rising with the Tide: Keeping Our Communities Above Water CLICK TO… SEE MORE

Florida Wildlife Commission’s October Meeting Decisions

11/1/2021 - Commission meeting – October Marine fisheries items The FWC Commission listened to public testimony on and discussed several marine fisheries management items at the Oct. 6-7 meeting in St. Augustine. Decision making (regulation changes were made on these topics): Atlantic coast: spot and Atlantic croaker (Consent Agenda): The Commission approved… SEE MORE

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Boating 101: Winterize Your Outboard Motor

Boating

11/1/2021 - By Capt. Vincent Daniello. Boat yards winterize lots of boats in just a few weeks, so for tips to quickly store outboard engines, we went to Thurston's Marina (thurstonsmarina.com) on Lake Winnipesaukee where they prep 150 outboards each fall against New Hampshire's brutal winters. 1) To start, add fuel stabilizer, top… SEE MORE

Climate Change Reshaped Earth with Extreme Weather this Year

10/30/2021 - By Seth Borenstein. Fires raged. Rivers flooded. Ice melted. Droughts baked. Storms brewed. Temperatures soared. And people died. Climate change in 2021 reshaped life on planet Earth through extreme weather. World leaders are gathering in Scotland to try to accelerate the fight to curb climate change. So far, it’s not… SEE MORE

Life Proof Boats Appeal to Everyone from First Responders to Families

10/29/2021 - What makes Life Proof Boats one of the most exciting new manufacturers in the country? We recently caught up with Micah Bowers, CEO of Life Proof Boats to discuss the numerous features that separate them from the competition. At first glance, Life Proof boats look a little different than your… SEE MORE

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Removal of Cargo Ship Off Georgia Coast is Largest in US History

Coastal News

10/28/2021 - By Gregory Lemos. An official providing an update on the Golden Ray wreck removal off the coast of Georgia said it is the largest in United States history and required more than 3 million collective man-hours. The 656-foot cargo ship was carrying 4,100 vehicles when it capsized in St. Simons Sound near… SEE MORE

Safety 101: What to Do in a Power Outage

10/27/2021 - Extended power outages may impact the whole community and the economy. A power outage may: Disrupt communications, water and transportation. Close retail businesses, grocery stores, gas stations, ATMs, banks and other services. Cause food spoilage and water contamination. Prevent use of medical devices. Power Outage Tips Keep freezers and refrigerators… SEE MORE

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Study Finds Growing Potential for Toxic Algal Blooms in the Alaskan Arctic

Coastal News

10/27/2021 - Changes in the northern Alaskan Arctic ocean environment have reached a point at which a previously rare phenomenon—widespread blooms of toxic algae—could become more commonplace. These blooms potentially threaten a wide range of marine wildlife and the people who rely on local marine resources for food. That is the conclusion… SEE MORE

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